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The way we work has changed significantly over the last few years . While many of us still make the morning commute to HQ, we’ve shifted into a hybrid way of thinking about our environments. Some prefer the traditional five-day week in-office, while others enjoy multitasking from home one or two days a week. We’re even taking our laptops on the road and logging in from coffee shops and libraries—anywhere that offers a Zen place that supports our well-being.

Office Essentials has done its homework.

The St. Louis, MO-based business products and furniture company has specialized in equipping organizations with the supplies and furniture they need to operate and grow since 2001. But as learning environments everywhere began to shift and evolve, the company doubled down on its efforts to make K-12 learning spaces more effective for the students, teachers, administrators, and staff who depend on them.

While a percentage of employees remain remote, many of us have resumed our early morning commutes. But whether you’re in the office every day or enjoying a hybrid schedule, adjusting to life in the office after time away can be a challenge.

Why? Because the comforts of home are dependable and safe. Home-brewed java, cozy couches, peace and quiet. But something has been missing: Connection to one another. We’re craving well-balanced community spaces that bring us together.

When you choose furniture for your workplace, what matters most?

Is it the design or the durability, the fit or the function, the color or the components? As workplaces evolve into more welcoming and dynamic destinations for collaboration, it’s hard to compromise. It’s fair to want it all — and feel like your purchase is responsible, too.

Classroom design is much more than making the best use of space based on instructional goals. Properly implemented, it can serve the needs of students who require a greater degree of support to improve interpersonal skills and achieve academic success.